Love Her Madly - the Doors

This is Denis' choice for his presentation. The Doors, Love Her Madly.

Englishman in New York - Sting

This is Vicky's choice for her presentation.

Bonus Videos

these are some of my favorite non-English songs

This is Yo Yo Ma performing Libertango, a very famous Argentine tango composed by one of the most famous tango composers - Astor Piazzola



this is an Argentine folk singer, Mercedes Sosa. She was exiled from Argentina during the dictatorship. The song is called "Gracias a la Vida" (thanks to life) and was written by a Chilean woman named Violeta Parra.



and this is Fado, from Portugal. It is a kind of Portuguese soul music.

this is Maritza and the song is called "O Gente de Minha Terra" (people of my land)

Alice Cooper - School's Out

Here's a song for you to celebrate the end of school. (Will you be happy or sad?)

True Colors

This is Lupin's choice for his presentation. True Colors performed by Phil Collins



Here is Cindy Lauper's version

Windmills of Your Mind - Dusty Springfield

This is Yulia's choice for her presentation



Here is a video that is a collaboration between Salvador Dali and Disney. I don't know if it was made for this song or not, but it's fun to watch.

Johnny Cash

This is Alicia's choice for her presentation. Johnny Cash, the Wanderer.



I liked this song that Johnny Cash also sang. Does anyone recognize what type of song this is?

Lilly Drumeva

Rumyanka is going to introduce us to Lilly Drumeva, a Bulgarian singer who sings Bluegrass music. We're going to listen to a different song in class.

America the Beautiful

This is Ivy's choice for her presentation.



Here is Ray Charles singing America the Beautiful.



And here is Beyonce singing at President Obama's inauguration.

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Here is Sara's choice for her presentation.

Tom Waits - Jersey Girl

This is Rick's choice in case we have time.

Selena - Dreaming of You

This is Copelia's choice for her presentation.

Charles Aznavour - Yesterday When I Was Young

This is Artur's choice for his presentation.

Elton John

Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters



Spanish Harlem - Ben E. King



Spanish Harlem - Aretha Franklin




The Making of Elton John - Part 1


Part 2


Part 3


Part 4

Mis-heard Lyrics

Everyone has a hard time understanding the lyrics to some songs just by listening. Mis-heard lyrics even have a name - they are called mondegreens. This is a fun video.

Adele

Someone Like You



another live performance



the official video



Here is an interview with Chelsea Handler. Adele talks about her album 21.

David Bowie

"Heroes"



I, I will be king
And you, you will be queen
Though nothing will drive them away
We can beat them, just for one day
We can be heroes, just for one day

And you, you can be mean
And I, I'll drink all the time
'Cause we're lovers, and that is a fact
Yes we're lovers, and that is that
Though nothing, will keep us together
We could steal time, just for one day
We can be Heroes, for ever and ever
What do you say?

I, I wish you could swim
Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
Though nothing, nothing will keep us together
We can beat them, for ever and ever
Oh we can be Heroes, just for one day

I, I will be king
And you, you will be queen
Though nothing will drive them away
We can be heroes, just for one day
We can be us, just for one day

I, I can remember (I remember)
Standing, by the wall (by the wall)
And the guns shot above our heads (over our heads)
And we kissed, as though nothing could fall (nothing could fall)
And the shame was on the other side
Oh we can beat them, for ever and ever
Then we could be heroes, just for one day

We can be Heroes
We can be Heroes
We can be Heroes
Just for one day
We can be Heroes
We're nothing, and nothing will help us
Maybe we're lying, then you better not stay
But we could be safer, just for one day
Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-ohh, just for one day



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Space Oddity



Ziggy Stardust



Changes

The Beatles

The White Album



Abbey Road was the Beatles' second-to-last album.



This is their last album, Let It Be



Here is an NBC News report about the Beatles from 1963.



Clips from the Beatles' first US performance on the Ed Sullivan show.




Let it Be



When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And when the broken hearted people
Living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be
For though they may be parted
There is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Yeah there will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be
Ah let it be, yeah let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
And when the night is cloudy
There is still a light that shines on me
Shine on until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music,
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Yeah let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah let it be
Oh there will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah let it be
Oh there will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Ah let it be, yeah let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

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Across the Universe



Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe
Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind
Possessing and caressing me
Jai Guru Deva OM

Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes
They call me on and on across the universe
Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box
They tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe
Jai Guru Deva OM

Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Sounds of laughter, shades of life are ringing through my open ears
Inciting and inviting me
Limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns
It calls me on and on, across the universe
Jai Guru Deva OM

Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world

Jai Guru Deva
Jai Guru Deva
Jai Guru Deva
Jai Guru Deva
Jai Guru Deva [fade out]


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Something



Something in the way she moves
Attracts me like no other lover
Something in the way she woos me

I don't want to leave her now
You know I believe and how

Somewhere in her smile she knows
That I don't need no other lover
Something in her style that shows me

Don't want to leave her now
You know I believe and how

You're asking me will my love grow
I don't know, I don't know
You stick around now it may show
I don't know, I don't know

Something in the way she knows
And all I have to do is think of her
Something in the things she shows me

Don't want to leave her now
You know I believe and how

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Octopus' Garden



I'd like to be under the sea
In an octopus's garden in the shade
He'd let us in, knows where we've been
In his octopus's garden in the shade

I'd ask my friends to come and see
An octopus's garden with me
I'd like to be under the sea
In an octopus's garden in the shade

We would be warm below the storm
In our little hideaway beneath the waves
Resting our head on the sea bed
In an octopus's garden near a cave

We would sing and dance around
Because we know we can't be found
I'd like to be under the sea
In an octopus's garden in the shade

We would shout and swim about
The coral that lies beneath the waves
(Lies beneath the ocean waves)
Oh what joy for every girl and boy
Knowing they're happy and they're safe
(Happy and they're safe)

We would be so happy you and me
No one there to tell us what to do
I'd like to be under the sea
In an octopus's garden with you
In an octopus's garden with you
In an octopus's garden with you